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UAE Investor / Partner Visa Eligibility Calculator

By VISA AI Editorial TeamReviewed by VISA AI Immigration Research DeskUpdated May 17, 2026

The UAE Investor / Partner Visa offers 2 or 3-year self-sponsored residency for foreigners investing in or owning shares of a UAE company.

Processing:2–4 weeks for entry permit (typing centre + medical + Emirates ID); investor file at DED + GDRFA combined 4–6 weeks.Min score:65FreeOfficial source

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1. Company setup type?

2. Trade licence status?

3. Capital documentation?

4. Are you planning to sponsor family?

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UAE Investor/Partner Visa Overview

UAE Investor / Partner Visa is one of the most searched immigration pathways for people moving to UAE

This page gives you a fast, no-signup way to check where you stand before you spend money on application fees or agents. Our calculator mirrors the official rule set and then translates the answers into a clear, percentage-based eligibility score. You will see exactly which requirements you already meet, which ones need work, and what the realistic next step looks like.

If you want a deeper, AI-personalised plan covering documents, timeline, costs and alternative pathways, run the full assessment — it compares your profile against every visa we track for your destination and ranks the routes most likely to succeed for someone with your background.

UAE Investor/Partner Visa Requirements

Company ownership / share

Minimum AED 72,000 paid-up share in a UAE-licensed mainland company (DED) OR full ownership of a Free Zone company (no minimum). Mainland 100% ownership now allowed for most activities under Federal Decree-Law 26/2020.

Valid trade licence

Mainland (DED) or Free Zone licence in good standing, with rented Ejari/lease and activity matching the business plan.

Investor profile

Investor (sole proprietor or partner) named on the trade licence. Manager visas are separate (Employment).

Financial standing

Bank reference letter and proof of capital injection (for mainland: AED 72k+ partner share or AED 300k+ for sole proprietor in some emirates).

Medical, biometrics & Emirates ID

Full medical (DHA/DOH), biometric capture, Emirates ID issuance within 60 days of entry permit activation.

Visa duration

Standard Investor/Partner visa is 2 years renewable. Long-term Golden Visa (10 yr) available for investments ≥AED 2m in approved investment funds or property — separate route.

Verify with the official government source

Want to double-check requirements? Read the rules directly from . Our calculator is a guide — official policy can change at any time. Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP).

UAE Investor/Partner Visa FAQs

Common mistakes to avoid

Using a Free Zone licence to operate inside mainland UAE — not permitted without a local distributor or branch licence.

Underestimating annual licence renewal + Ejari + immigration card costs.

Confusing Investor Visa (work for own business) with Golden Visa (long-term, different criteria).

Buying a “cheap” free zone with no banking partners — UAE banks routinely refuse account opening.

Missing the Emirates ID 60-day deadline after entry permit activation.

Improve your chances

1
Choose a Free Zone aligned with your activity (DMCC for trading, twofour54 for media, DIFC for finance, DAFZA for logistics).
2
Pre-engage a Tier-1 UAE bank (Emirates NBD, ENBD-CB, FAB, Mashreq) with a clean source-of-funds pack before licence issuance.
3
Maintain residency by visiting UAE every 180 days minimum.
4
For long-term certainty, plan migration from 2-yr Investor → 10-yr Golden Visa once thresholds are met.
5
Bundle family applications (spouse, children, parents) within the same renewal cycle.

Investor vs Golden Visa comparison

For long-term residence consider the Golden Visa as a separate route.
Route	Validity
Investor/Partner Visa	2 yrs renewable — AED 72k+ share (mainland) or Free Zone owner
Golden Visa — Investor	10 yrs — AED 2m+ in approved fund or property
Golden Visa — Entrepreneur	10 yrs — AED 500k+ project endorsed by accelerator/Ministry
Green Visa — Self-employed	5 yrs — freelance permit + AED 360k income/3 yrs OR Bachelor’s

Fees (AED, 2026)

Item	Amount
Entry permit (in-country)	~AED 1,200
Status change	AED 750
Medical fitness test	AED 320
Emirates ID (2 yrs)	AED 370
Visa stamping	AED 460
Mainland trade licence (typical)	AED 12,000–25,000/yr
Free Zone licence (e.g., IFZA, RAKEZ)	AED 5,500–15,000/yr

Step-by-step application process

Self-assess eligibility. Use this calculator and review the official UAE Investor / Partner Visa Eligibility Calculator criteria before paying any fees. Confirm you meet every hard gate (age, language, health, character, qualifying offer or investment) — failing one gate cannot be offset by scoring well elsewhere.
Gather and translate documents. Collect passport, civil documents, qualifications, language test, police clearances from every country lived in 12+ months since age 17, and proof of funds. Obtain certified translations and apostilles/attestations where the destination authority requires them.
Submit the formal application. Lodge online through the official government portal listed on this page. Pay the correct government fee, complete biometrics at the designated centre, and upload supporting evidence in the exact format the authority specifies.
Respond to requests for evidence. Caseworkers commonly request additional payslips, employer letters, or medicals. Respond inside the deadline given — most refusals come from missed deadlines, not weak profiles.
Travel and activate status. On approval, collect your visa vignette or eVisa, enter the country before it expires, register your address where required, and collect any biometric residence permit/card. Keep digital and paper copies of every document.

Sources & references

Every figure on this page is sourced from official government or regulator publications. Cross-check before applying — rules change.

This calculator is editorial guidance, not legal advice. Immigration thresholds, points, salary floors and occupation lists change frequently — always verify your route against the official government source linked on this page before applying. For complex cases, consult a licensed immigration adviser regulated in the destination country.